sugoi.
April 19, 2011 | 6:38 PM
To say I'm proud of my uncle and Aunty Adeline will be a huge understatement, a big one among all the understatements I have been making recently. With Japan hit by the earthquake and subsequent nuclear crisis, they decided to make the trip to Inba, Chiba to run in a marathon to raise money in support of the earthquake victims. They were the only Singaporeans there. I do think they are an inspiration to all out there. To make the decision to go to Japan is to make a stand, and it is a strong stand, with so many Singaporeans worried about radiation and whatnot. But for something as meaningful as a fundraiser, I'd say why not.
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And elections are happening May 7. My first election where I would be eligible to vote, and the first one that I think Jurong will finally be contested. It is rather heartwarming to see that the opposition parties are putting up this fight and deciding to contest, because even though we do know who will win, competition is always something that gives us a wakeup call and makes us realise that change can happen, albeit at a slower pace. So although I cannot be there, I do think the multitude of new voters who are now eligible to vote are all (well, mostly) people who will take some time to think about how their vote will count. We might see something interesting this year.
velda.
